Roof Terrace & Balcony Irrigation in London
Automatic drip irrigation for planters, hedging and trees on London roof terraces and balconies.
London roof terraces and balconies are some of the most demanding places to grow plants. Wind, full sun and shallow planters dry the compost out in hours, and the people who own them are often away when watering matters most. An automatic drip irrigation system keeps every planter, hedge and tree on your terrace healthy without anyone having to carry a watering can up the stairs.
Built for planters, pots and roof gardens
Every terrace is designed around its planting. Drip lines run inside the planters and beneath the soil surface, each group of plants gets its own zone, and the system is controlled by a programmable timer or a smart controller that adapts to the weather.
- Drip irrigation for long planters, box hedging, topiary, olive and bay trees
- Pipework hidden under decking and paving, rising through the base of the planters
- Pressure regulation and filtration suited to rooftop water supplies
- Smart controllers with rain delay and remote control from your phone
- Integration with rainwater tanks where space allows
Working with your designer and building team
On new terraces we work alongside your garden designer, architect and main contractor so that water supply, drainage and cable routes are planned before the decking and planters go in. On existing terraces we retrofit the system with minimal disruption.
Watering during a hosepipe ban
A properly specified drip system — fixed, fitted with a pressure-reducing valve and a timer, and delivering water directly onto or below the soil without run-off or spray — falls within the drip irrigation exception of the Thames Water temporary hosepipe ban for domestic premises. Read our hosepipe ban guide for the details.
Maintenance and peace of mind
Rooftop systems need regular checks: drippers, filters and timers are inspected, the system is adjusted for each season and drained down for winter. Our maintenance contracts mean your terrace stays green while you travel.
Request a free quote for your roof terrace — tell us the size of the terrace and the number of planters, and we will advise on the best system.